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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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